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Evan Dunfee Claims Gold in 35km Race Walk

9/13/2025

Summary

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Evan Dunfee won gold in the men's 35km race walk at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing in 2:28:22.
He earned Canada's first medal of the championships, finishing 33 seconds ahead of Brazil's Caio Bonfim.
Japan's Hayato Katsuki took bronze with a time of 2:29:16.
This victory marks Dunfee's second world championship medal, following his bronze in the 50km race walk in 2019.
Dunfee will compete in the men's 20km race walk on September 19, 2025.

History

Historical Context

The 1960 Rome Olympics marked a pivotal moment for race walking, with Australia's Don Thompson winning gold in the men's 20km event, setting a time of 4:25:00. This event laid the groundwork for the sport's evolution, culminating in Evan Dunfee's gold medal in the 35km race walk at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, showcasing Canada's rising athletic prominence.

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Story summary

Evan Dunfee won gold in the men's 35km race walk at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, finishing in 2:28:22.
He earned Canada's first medal of the championships, finishing 33 seconds ahead of Brazil's Caio Bonfim.
Japan's Hayato Katsuki took bronze with a time of 2:29:16.
This victory marks Dunfee's second world championship medal, following his bronze in the 50km race walk in 2019.
Dunfee will compete in the men's 20km race walk on September 19, 2025.

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